Saturday, June 6, 2009

Mt Laurel Farmers Market

This is the 9th year for the Mt Laurel Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair.
The Market runs every Saturday June – Oct from 8:00 am until 12:00
The Market is located in the Town of Mt Laurel, on Manning Place (it fronts Highway 41)
They have up to 10 farmers every Saturday that sell fresh eggs, fresh cheeses, honey, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, Chilton county peaches, tomatoes, okra, squash, peas, beans, corn, etc. – all fresh and locally grown.
A brand new farm plans to participate in the Market this year, Jones Valley Urban Farm, (their gardens are on the site of the former Mt Laurel Organic Farm) – they grow only organic produce and fruits.

Several of the growers bring plants, and flowers.
Some of the favorite farms from Chilton and Shelby County will be back this year to participate, R & N Farms, Boozer Farms, Caver Farms, & Hooper Farm.
In addition there is usually any where from 10-15 craftsmen that bring their products to sell, hand painted wooden signs, hand carved wood items, wooden furniture, Picture frames, hand knitted items, handmade soap, paintings, photography, pottery, & glass items.
Very family friendly, with lots of activities for the children –
face painting, balloons, etc…
Feel free to bring your dog as long as it is on a leash and is social..
4 legged friends are welcome at the Market.
5 fabulous restaurants are open for lunch (2 of those serve breakfast)so come early! All of them have outdoor dining areas for those,still cool, summer mornings!
Ah yes! and there will be Fresh Squeezed Lemonade available from Granny's.
Make this your new summer Saturday morning tradition!
For more info call 408-TOWN (8696)
And while your at it... Stop by Dunavant Square and check out our new construction.

We are building Free Standing Cottages... come check out the progress.. And you can buy it now and pick your colors, cabinets, floor coverings, and more... Photos coming soon.. come by the Office to see renderings and floor plans. Very exciting!